Equality & Justice

Black History Month

There are lots of events happening this month at John Chavis Memorial Park to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. Tomorrow from 10 am – 12 pm is a

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Black History Month

As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, it is important to reflect on the history of our own communities. Two important landmarks are open to the public for

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MLK Day

Today, we remember the lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King committed his life to fighting for justice for all people — for

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John R. Lewis Act

Today I voted to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, a critical and timely piece of legislation to combat efforts to suppress

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The Redistricting Process

A panel of North Carolina judges just allowed Republicans’ partisan gerrymandered legislative maps to stand. Our state’s population has grown and diversified over the past

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A Year Ago

On this day in 2021, insurrectionists — incited by hate and misinformation from the highest levels — stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt

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Human Rights Day

On this #HumanRightsDay, we must remain committed to promoting peace, justice, and accountability. I have heard firsthand from Tamil constituents who were subjected to the

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Diwali

For those celebrating across North Carolina, I hope the #Diwali lights brighten your life and fill your day with happiness. Have a blessed Diwali!

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Free and Fair Elections

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy and we can’t have fair elections without fair maps. North Carolina is an evenly divided

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